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Ask Ava
by Safe+Sound Somerset
Do you have questions about dating violence? Or, do you ever wonder what makes a relationship healthy? Look no further than the Ask Ava Podcast, where experts weigh in on these topics and more - like blackmail, gender, consent, and sexual assault. Questions come directly from New Jersey-based classrooms & groups. This podcast is recommended for listeners 12+. Subscribe and stream all Ask Ava episodes wherever you get podcasts! Some episodes are also available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@safesoundsomerset The Ask Ava Podcast is produced by Safe+Sound Somerset. Located in Somerset County, we provide survivor services and prevention programs for domestic, dating and sexual violence. If you need support, please call or text our trained advocates on our confidential, free, 24/7 Helpline: 866-685-1122. Music is "Fresh Cut" produced by Beats By Dillin.
Episodes
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Ask Ava, Ep. 269: "When is jealousy abusive?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 269: "When is jealousy abusive?" You have a right to spend time with your friends, and have hobbies and activities that are important to you outside of your relationship. Join us for the last part of our series looking at non-physical forms of abuse, as special guest Jessica…
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Ask Ava, Ep. 268: "What does verbal abuse look like in an abusive relationship?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 268: "What does verbal abuse look like in an abusive relationship?" Verbal abuse can be scary and have lasting impacts. Hear from special guest Jessica Fernandez about how to recognize verbal abuse in this third installment of our series looking at different types of abuse. If you or...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 267: "How can you recognize gaslighting?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 267: "How can you recognize gaslighting?" Gaslighting is when someone uses manipulation and lies to purposely make you question your reality and your experiences. In the second installment of a 4-part Ask Ava series exploring different types of abuse, special guest Jessica Fernandez...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 266: "What is financial abuse?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 266: "What is financial abuse?" Today we're launching a new 4-part Ask Ava series highlighting different types of abuse besides physical violence. In this episode, special guest Jessica Fernandez talks about the warning signs of financial abuse - when somene gains power and control...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 265: "How can teens protect themselve against dating abuse when they start dating?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 265: "How can teens protect themselve against dating abuse when they start dating?" Before dating, it can be helpful to identify your goals for relationship and feel confident in your right to make your own choices, set boundaries, and give or deny consent. Along with learning the…
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Ask Ava, Ep. 264: "How can I set boundaries without being mean?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 264: "How can I set boundaries without being mean?" Setting boundaries is a form of self-love; creating safety for YOU is not mean to someone else. Special guest Jessica Fernandez joins us to talk about how setting boundaries can be an act of healing and empowerment! If you or…
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Ask Ava, Ep. 263: "How can I help my friend in an abusive relationship?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 263: "How can I help my friend in an abusive relationship?" It's important to show your friend you believe them and support their decisions with care and concern, not with judgement. Join us as special guest Jessica Fernandez shares how her friends helped her through a difficult…
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Ask Ava, Ep. 262: "Why is it important to have men doing domestic and sexual violence prevention?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 262: "Why is it important to have men doing domestic and sexual violence prevention?" Join us for a special conversation with Safe+Sound Somerset's Community Outreach and Community Engagement Manager, Victor Peralta, as he talks about a recent conversation with someone who was...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 261: "How can I tell my current partner about a past sexual assault?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 262: "How can I tell my current partner about my past sexual assault?" You deserve to be believed and to not be blamed for the sexual assault. Let your partner know how you need them to listen and support you, and give them space for their own reaction as well. Safe+Sound Somerset is...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 260: "What are the impacts of teen dating violence?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 260: "What are the impacts of teen dating violence?" Experiencing teen dating violence can have devasting impacts on individuals and whole communities. Join us as we talk about some of the effects of teen dating violence AND flip the script to talk about the positive impacts of...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 259: "What are some red flags of abuse besides physical violence?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 259: "What are some red flags of abuse besides physical violence?" Red flag behaviors are actions that someone else uses to take away or violate your right to make your own decisions, set boundaries, and give consent. Special guest Jessica Fernandez joins Ask Ava to share some of her...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 258: "I'm experiencing emotional abuse...how can I get others to take me seriously?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 258: "I'm experiencing emotional abuse...how can I get others to take me seriously?" You deserve to feel safe. Emotional abuse violates our right to make our own choices, set boundaries and give consent. Center your feelings when you communicate with others, and let them know how…
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Ask Ava, Ep. 257: "Do victims share responsiblity for their assault because of the clothes they wear?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 257: Do victims share a responsibility for their assault because of the clothes they wear or the situations they put themselves in? NO! Assault only happens because the assaulter chooses to commit the assault. This question is an example of victim-blaming, and makes it harder for...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 256: "What is Denim Day?"
Ask Ava Ep. 256: “What is Denim Day?” Denim Day is a global day of action where people make a fashion statement in support of survivors and to prevent sexual violence. Learn more about Denim Day and how you can make a difference on this week’s episode of Ask Ava! If you or someone you know needs...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 255: "Is a Big Age Gap in a Relationship Bad?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 255: Is a Big Age Gap in a Relationship Bad? It depends….are there legal concerns? Does the age gap impact someone’s ability to make choices, set boundaries and freely give consent? In this episode of Ask Ava, we explore ways to help determine if an age gap is creating a harmful or...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 254: "Why is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Important?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 254: Why is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Important? Together We Act, United We Change! April 2025 is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Listen to this week’s Ask Ava podcast to learn how you can share information, support survivors, and prevent violence in recognition of SAAM.…
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Ask Ava, Ep. 253: What Can We Learn From the "American Murder: Gabby Petito" True-Crime Series?
Ask Ava, Ep. 253: What Can We Learn From the "American Murder: Gabby Petito" True-Crime Series? The recently released true-crime series soared to the number one show on Netflix and brought the horrific murder of Gabby Petito back in the spotlight of social media. Join the Safe+Sound Somerset...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 252: What is the Nonfatal Strangulation and Smothering Response Team?
Ep. 252: What is the Nonfatal Strangulation and Smothering Response Team? Join us for this special episode with guest Andrea Treadwell, who talks with us about the dangers of strangulation and smothering and answers common questions we receive about the Safe+Sound Somerset Nonfatal Strangulation...
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Ask Ava, Episode 251: What if someone says "your body, my choice"?
Episode 251: What if someone says 'your body, my choice'? Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 250: "What if my partner needs to approve my social media posts?"
Ep. 250: "What if my partner needs to approve my social media posts?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 249: "What if my partner makes me change what I wear?"
Ep. 249: "What if my partner makes me change what I wear?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 248: "What if my friend stops hanging out with me because of their partner?"
Ep. 248: "What if my friend stops hanging out with me because of their partner?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 247: "What are some green flags of a good friend?"
Ep. 247: "What are some green flags of a good friend?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 246: "How can I leave my partner safely?"
Ep. 246: "How can I leave my partner safely?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 245: "What if my partner is pressuring me to buy them gifts I can’t afford?"
Ep. 245: "What if my partner is pressuring me to buy them gifts I can’t afford?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 244: "What if someone is bothering me at work?"
Ep. 244: "What if someone is bothering me at work?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 243: "What if I want to leave, but my partner has been joking about suicide?"
Ep. 243: "What if I want to leave, but my partner has been joking about suicide?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 242: "What if I feel guilty for saying 'no' to sex?"
Ep. 242: "What if I feel guilty for saying 'no' to sex?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 241: "How can I show others that I’m a safe person?"
Ep. 241: "How can I show others that I’m a safe person?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 240: "How do I know someone’s boundaries when it comes to sex?"
Ep. 240: "How do I know someone’s boundaries when it comes to sex?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 239: "What if my partner keeps asking about sex, but I’m not ready?"
Ep. 239: "What if my partner keeps asking about sex, but I’m not ready?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 238: "Can you take away consent after sex is over?"
Ep. 238: "Can you take away consent after sex is over?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 237: "What if someone is bothering me at school?"
Ep. 237: "What if someone is bothering me at school?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 236: "How many people lie about rape?"
Ep. 236: "How many people lie about rape?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 235: "What if I pressured myself into having sex before I was ready?"
Ep. 235: "What if I pressured myself into having sex before I was ready?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 234: "How do I set boundaries around my partner?"
Ep. 234: "How do I set boundaries around my partner?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 233: "What if my partner wants my GPS location, but I’m uncomfortable?"
Ep. 233: "What if my partner wants my GPS location, but I’m uncomfortable?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 232: "At what point does flirting become sexual harassment?"
Ep. 232: "At what point does flirting become sexual harassment?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 231: "If I’m in a relationship, is it still sexual assault?"
Ep. 231: "If I’m in a relationship, is it still sexual assault?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Ep. 230: "What if my partner keeps trying to talk to me like nothing happened?"
Ep. 230: "What if my partner keeps trying to talk to me like nothing happened?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Episode 229: "What if someone says, 'I was just drunk, it won’t happen again?'"
Episode 229: "What if someone says, 'I was just drunk, it won’t happen again?'" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Episode 228: "What if the way I joke around hurts others?"
Episode 228: "What if the way I joke around hurts others?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Episode 227: "What are some ways a friend can manipulate you mentally?"
Episode 227: "What are some ways a friend can manipulate you mentally?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Episode 226: "What if my ex is trying to ruin my new relationship?"
Episode 226: "What if my ex is trying to ruin my new relationship?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Episode 225: "If someone throws things and calls me names, is that abuse?"
Episode 225: "If someone throws things and calls me names, is that abuse?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Episode 224: "What if I want to say no to sex, but I'm scared they will get mad?"
Episode 224: "What if I want to say no to sex, but I am scared they will get mad?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Episode 223: "What if my friend tells me not to get help for them?"
Episode 223: "What if my friend tells me not to get help for them?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Episode 222: "Can I change my mind during sex?"
Episode 222: "Can I change my mind during sex?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Episode 221: "Why don’t people just leave abusive relationships?"
Episode 221: "Why don’t people just leave abusive relationships?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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Ask Ava, Episode 220: "What are the signs that someone is love bombing their partner?"
Episode 220: "What are the signs that someone is love bombing their partner?" Support the show Real answers for real questions
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Do you have questions about dating violence? Or, do you ever wonder what makes a relationship healthy? Look no further than the Ask Ava Podcast, where experts weigh in on these topics and more - like blackmail, gender, consent, and sexual assault. Questions come directly from New Jersey-based classrooms & groups.
This podcast is recommended for listeners 12+. Subscribe and stream all Ask Ava episodes wherever you get podcasts! Some episodes are also available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@safesoundsomerset
The Ask Ava Podcast is produced by Safe+Sound Somerset. Located in Somerset County, we provide survivor services and prevention programs for domestic, dating and sexual violence. If you need support, please call or text our trained advocates on our confidential, free, 24/7 Helpline: 866-685-1122.
Music is "Fresh Cut" produced by Beats By Dillin.
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Safe+Sound Somerset
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Do you have questions about dating violence? Or, do you ever wonder what makes a relationship healthy? Look no further than the Ask Ava Podcast, where experts weigh in on these topics and more - like blackmail, gender, consent, and sexual assault. Questions come directly from New Jersey-based...
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